While attending BEA this year I picked up catalogues from several publishers and there is an abundance of great-sounding upcoming titles that I will be spotlighting for what seems like the rest of the summer and fall.
The first on the list is The Hollow Tree
by Jacob G. Rosenberg
that's coming out in October 2010 from Independent Publishers Group.Publisher's summary:
A parable of war and the unthinkable atrocities that humanity perpetrates in a time of cataclysmic social change, this novel by a master storyteller is also a poignant story of love, war, and human resilience
"To be an unbending adherent in a world of stony realities,' Herbert had remarked, 'is to ask for trouble. Not because of one's allegiance, but because such an ally will be forced to conform or be squashed, trampled on or in the end annihilated by the crude laughter of fate."
The Hollow Tree is a story of love and loyalty in a time of war. Sometimes love isn't convenient, and loyalty doesn't always serve justice when the brutality of war sweeps away all before it. Yet somewhere in this darkly disturbing fable a tiny spark of hope beckons life anew as Jan Milder, its young protagonist, travels the roads of his mysterious destiny. Although it is written as a novel, this story recalls Jacob Rosenberg's prize-winning autobiographical memoirs, East of Time and Sunrise West. This deeply moving book is the final legacy of a master storyteller.
"To be an unbending adherent in a world of stony realities,' Herbert had remarked, 'is to ask for trouble. Not because of one's allegiance, but because such an ally will be forced to conform or be squashed, trampled on or in the end annihilated by the crude laughter of fate."
The Hollow Tree is a story of love and loyalty in a time of war. Sometimes love isn't convenient, and loyalty doesn't always serve justice when the brutality of war sweeps away all before it. Yet somewhere in this darkly disturbing fable a tiny spark of hope beckons life anew as Jan Milder, its young protagonist, travels the roads of his mysterious destiny. Although it is written as a novel, this story recalls Jacob Rosenberg's prize-winning autobiographical memoirs, East of Time and Sunrise West. This deeply moving book is the final legacy of a master storyteller.
Jacob G. Rosenberg (1922–2008) was born in Lodz, Poland. After the Germans occupied Poland he was sent with his family to the Lodz Ghetto, and eventually transported to Auschwitz. Except for one sister (who committed suicide a few days later) all the members of his family were gassed on the day of their arrival. In 1948 he emigrated to Australia. He has published three books of poetry in English, a collection of stories, and the award-winning autobiographical memoirs East of Time and Sunrise West.
Wow this sounds like a immensely powerful story. Thanks for including the info about the author. I am going to be looking for this one.
ReplyDeleteHow lucky to have a whole array of upcoming books at your fingertips. This one sounds fabulous.
ReplyDeleteHere's mine:
http://chezraine.wordpress.com/2010/06/02/waiting-on-wednesday-12/
Great pick...sounds like you're set for WoW posts for awhile! Don't you just love having so much to look forward to reading?
ReplyDeleteThe synopsis really tempts a reader :)
ReplyDeleteWow this pick looks so amazing! Great choice, thanks for sharing. My WOW is at The Crowded Leaf.
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds amazing. Great pick!
ReplyDeleteI'm waiting on The Iron Thorn here.
Happy reading. :)
xx,
E.J.
From the Shadows
Lilly, this sounds gripping. I had not heard of it previously so thank you.
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a great week!
I hope it is as good as it sounds. I really like the cover.
ReplyDeleteAnd I am waiting for the postman bringing me a great gift: two crime novels I really want, sent to me by a good blogger friend.